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GenScript/ProBio

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Project Manager, Protein Expression Services Location: Piscataway, NJ (Fully onsite) Reporting To: Head of Project Management Department, Reagent Services Business Unit Compensation: The estimated ...

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What does a protein manager do?

A Protein Manager oversees the production, quality control, and distribution of protein products, which may include meat, dairy, or plant-based proteins. They are responsible for managing teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing processes, and maintaining safety standards within food processing or manufacturing facilities. Protein Managers also monitor supply chains, work with suppliers, and implement strategies to improve efficiency and product quality. Their role is crucial in meeting consumer demand and ensuring food safety.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a protein manager?

To thrive as a Protein Manager, you need a strong background in food science, supply chain management, and meat or protein product expertise, often supported by a relevant degree or industry experience. Familiarity with inventory management systems, quality assurance protocols, and food safety certifications (such as HACCP) is typically required. Leadership, negotiation, and strong organizational skills help you coordinate teams and manage supplier relationships effectively. These skills ensure consistent product quality, regulatory compliance, and efficient operations in protein production and distribution.

What are some common challenges protein managers face when coordinating with cross-functional teams?

Protein Managers often collaborate with R&D, quality assurance, and production teams to ensure protein products meet safety, nutritional, and regulatory standards. A frequent challenge is aligning diverse priorities—such as balancing innovation with cost control and adhering to strict timelines. Effective communication and a clear understanding of each team's objectives are crucial to prevent bottlenecks and maintain product quality. Building strong relationships across departments and staying proactive in addressing potential conflicts can help Protein Managers successfully navigate these complexities.

What is the difference between Protein Manager vs Protein Technician?

AspectProtein ManagerProtein Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, or related field; often requires experience in protein researchAssociate's or bachelor's degree; focus on laboratory techniques and protein analysis
Work EnvironmentSupervises teams, manages projects, and oversees protein research activitiesPerforms laboratory experiments, prepares samples, and conducts protein assays
Industry UsageUsed in biotech, pharmaceutical, and research institutions for overseeing protein-related projectsCommonly employed in labs for hands-on protein analysis and testing

The Protein Manager typically oversees protein research projects and manages teams, requiring more experience and leadership skills. In contrast, the Protein Technician focuses on executing laboratory tasks related to protein analysis. Both roles are essential in biotech and research settings, but they differ in responsibilities and required credentials.

What are the most commonly searched types of Protein jobs in Michigan?

The most popular types of Protein jobs in Michigan are:

What cities in Michigan are hiring for Protein Manager jobs?

Cities in Michigan with the most Protein Manager job openings:

Project Manager, Protein Expression Services

On-site

GenScript/ProBio
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$90K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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About GenScript

Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing researchers and companies with the building blocks needed to develop groundbreaking treatments and products. Guided by its mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, and its role as a well-recognized biotechnology company, GenScript has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions.

Job Title: Project Manager, Protein Expression Services

Location: Piscataway, NJ (Fully onsite)

Reporting To: Head of Project Management Department, Reagent Services Business Unit

Compensation: The estimated salary range is $90,000 - $100,000 based on experience level. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Project evaluation: evaluate the project strategy and prepare the service proposal based on client`s request and scientific judgement.
  • Project management: Coordinate all teams to facilitate the research work, and provide regular feedback/update to client for any project progress/trouble shooting, especially for key accounts.
  • Work collaboratively with commercial team and production team to ensure projects can be finished in time.
  • Provide support to develop business from technical perspective.
  • Help to improve of service platform: Have a deep understanding of the market needs and our competitors. Help to optimize and upgrade our service package and platform technology.

Required Qualifications: 

  • At least MS degree in life sciences discipline with over 2-year protein science experience; PhD degree is highly preferred.
  • Strong customer service awareness, strong sense of responsibility, good communication and coordination ability, strong execution ability.
  • Solid protein related technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience.
  • Ability to multi-task and manage various project elements simultaneously.
  • Capacity to manage high stress situations.
  • Adaptive to bilingual working environment (English and Mandarin Chinese).

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Benefits:

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays. Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.

Please note: Genscript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. will only contact candidates through verified application sources. GenScript/Probio does not request personal information from candidates through individual email or any other platform. 

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